Designing Career Paths
Create transparent career progressions that employees can navigate
Build career path frameworks that show employees how to grow, what skills they need, and what opportunities exist across the organization.
Duration
4-6 weeks
Steps
6 phases
Category
Career
Step-by-Step Guide
Map Current Movements
Analyze historical career progressions in your organization.
- Review promotion and transfer data
- Identify common progression patterns
- Note successful lateral moves
- Document time-in-role patterns
Duration: 1 week
Design Path Framework
Create the structure for career paths within job architecture.
- Define vertical progressions
- Identify lateral move opportunities
- Create specialist vs manager tracks
- Document path connections
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Define Skill Requirements
Map skills needed for each career transition.
- List required skills per role
- Identify bridge skills for transitions
- Define proficiency expectations
- Note experience requirements
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Create Path Visualizations
Build intuitive visual representations of career options.
- Design career path maps
- Show skill requirements at each step
- Highlight multiple path options
- Make paths interactive and explorable
Duration: 1 week
Enable Employee Access
Give employees tools to explore and plan career paths.
- Launch career exploration portal
- Show personalized path recommendations
- Display skill gaps for target roles
- Connect to development resources
Duration: 1 week
Support Career Conversations
Equip managers to have effective career discussions.
- Train managers on career coaching
- Provide conversation guides
- Enable goal setting for career moves
- Track career aspiration data
Duration: Ongoing
Expected Outcomes
- Transparent career progression options
- Clear skill requirements for advancement
- Empowered employee career planning
- Better career development conversations
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